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I'M Not Done Yet

Life observes my wrinkles and gray hair, yet still beckons, revealing a sign; it’s message-- not “Road Closed,” but “Proceed with Caution Purpose and Joy.” October 21, 2017, entered in Brian Strand's Contest 350

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Date: 10/22/2017 3:07:00 PM
Janice, a poem which fits many of us baby boomers. Thank you for sharing what many of us feel at a certain age. Congratulations. Hugs, Sonia.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/22/2017 7:58:00 PM
I love hearing that my poem resonates with a fellow poet. Thank you, Sonia! Janice
Date: 10/22/2017 1:51:00 PM
Great message , delivered in fine verses my friend. Arent we lucky to have lived long enough to get our gray hair and hopeful live log enough to get many more! Great closing verse!!!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/22/2017 2:42:00 PM
Yes, we are indeed fortunate, Robert. Thanks so much for your comment! Janice
Date: 10/22/2017 6:30:00 AM
Your poem has such a wonderful message, Janice. Congrats for your placement in the contest! ;-)
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/22/2017 7:35:00 AM
Thank you so much, Teddy! Janice
Date: 10/17/2017 6:46:00 PM
I love the poem words of wisdom ! Eve
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/17/2017 8:25:00 PM
Thank you so much, Eve! Janice
Date: 10/17/2017 3:35:00 PM
So cute!! Yep, caution all right!!!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/17/2017 8:26:00 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea! Janice
Date: 10/17/2017 2:54:00 PM
I like the message of this poem--well written!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/17/2017 8:27:00 PM
Thanks you so much, Vijay! Janice
Date: 10/17/2017 1:55:00 PM
very upbeat ending to the poem Janice - i wish my grey hairs were minimalistic - thank goodness for dye lol!!!:-) hugs jan xx
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/17/2017 8:18:00 PM
Thanks so much, Jan! Janice
Date: 10/17/2017 1:55:00 PM
You go Janice, best wishes in the contest...
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/17/2017 4:22:00 PM
Thank you so much, Charlie! Janice
Date: 10/17/2017 1:28:00 PM
Lovely! My best to you for the contest :)
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/17/2017 4:23:00 PM
Thank you so much, Maureen! Janice

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